The natural medicine of our Cretan ancestors, their secret to health and longevity. Grows wild on the mountains of Crete and captures in a glass the fragrances of centuries.
With a unique aroma, refreshing aftertaste and beneficial properties, one cup is a breath of fresh air for the mind and body and is also ideal for cooking.
The herb, which as a natural anxiolytic removes tension and stress but also benefits the digestive system
The natural medicine of our Cretan ancestors, their secret to health and longevity. Grows wild on the mountains of Crete and captures in a glass the fragrances of centuries.
One of the most beneficial drinks is rich in antioxidants and nutrients, as a shield that nature itself donates to our body.
A natural source of antioxidants, it increases energy and keeps the body alert, spreading a refreshing, aromatic tinge to your day.
A selection of pure herbs that compose a natural elixir of well-being and relief, with rich aromas that blend harmoniously with each other.
A unique combination that harmonizes aromas and flavours from the pure herbs of our place.
With love for nature and respect for the tradition we cultivate the small treasure of our earth with such a special aroma and beneficial properties.
The healing herb that blooms only in the soil of the Mediterranean, has been used by the ancient Greeks and in cooking gives a bittersweet taste and rich aromas.
A drink that encloses a tradition of centuries and many health benefits.
The leaves of Luisa with the aroma of freshly grated lemon, are used in cooking but also as a decoction due to their benefits in metabolism.
The special herb with its soothing and calming properties, with its wonderful aroma from its flowers holds a special place in gastronomy.
Calm, well-being, relaxation, are all hidden in a drink from the lemon balm, wich offers an intoxicating, rich aroma of lemon and its many healing properties.
An excellent mix of organic Cretan herbs that we produce. Enjoy its wonderful taste and amazing aroma. Enjoy it all day.
An excellent mix of organic Cretan herbs that we produce. Enjoy its wonderful taste and amazing aroma. Enjoy it all day.
Offering a strong aromatic touch to salads, sauces and ‘ladera’ (vegetable dished cooked in olive oil), dill has been used for centuries in the Mediterranean as a spice and medicine.
Offering a strong aromatic touch to salads, sauces and ‘ladera’ (vegetable dished cooked in olive oil), dill has been used for centuries in the Mediterranean as a spice and medicine.
Baking soda and its countless uses that are applied in the kitchen but also in many household chores.
There are more than 400 varieties of chili in the world. Each one however gives a hot and spicy flavour while rejuvenating the body and contributing to weight loss.
A little garlic is enough to highlight the flavours of the other ingredients in a dish, while large quantities are used in dishes such as skordalia and tzatziki.
A characteristic flavour that can be added to your dishes with the ease of using garlic flakes.
This natural “medicine” gives a special flavour to your dishes such as soups and salads but is also widely used in cocktails.
At the end of the summer the soil of 4vita gives us oregano, which has been identified with the Mediterranean cuisine and pairs exquisitely with olive oil and tomatoes.
BLACK PEPPER
An essential spice of cooking, as it enhances and gives flavour to even the simplest food. Dried ground pepper has been used since antiquity both for its taste and in traditional medicine for its benefits to the body.
WHITE PEPPER GROUND
The slightly burning and its milder taste make it an integral ingredient in light-coloured sauces and seafood recipes.
WHITE PEPPER
The slightly burning and its milder taste make it an integral ingredient in light-coloured sauces and seafood recipes.
The pepper seasoning blend adds zest and enlivens every recipe, offering our dish a bouquet of aromas.
BLACK PEPPER
An essential spice of cooking, as it enhances and gives flavour to even the simplest food. Dried ground pepper has been used since antiquity both for its taste and in traditional medicine for its benefits to the body.
SMOKED PAPRIKA
A favorite spice of European cuisine with the intense red colour, which gives its special sweetness to meat and potatoes.
The spice with the woody aroma that gives intensity to the flavour and is added to white sauces but also in confectionery..
CITRIC ACID
It is a natural thickener used in jams, compotes and spoon sweets while it has many other household uses.
Depending on the variety of pepper, it can be sweet or hot. Bukovo used to be the “pepper of the poor”, replacing black pepper.
The spice made of dried red peppers with the spicy texture, used to “elevate” the intensity of a dish.
In addition to cooked braised meats and sauces it is the basic seasoning of the Middle Eastern cuisine. It is also used in flavoured oils and pickles.
Having named an entire category of ingredients, its warm, exotic and spicy flavour is associated with the Politiki tradition and every braised casserole recipe.
The spice that gives an intense flavour to simple dishes and breaks the monotony in taste is an ingredient in meat and vinaigrette recipes.
It has a sweet taste with a strong aroma and only a small amount is enough to flavour foods and sweets.
It is with special care that we cultivate one of the most popular aromatic plants with the sweet scent that combines notes of pepper and mint and reminds us of summer.
CLOVES WHOLE
Clove has a strong flavour and aroma that combines spicy with sweet notes and goes equally well with confectionery and cooking.
PARSLEY
Throughout Mediterranean history, parsley, with its freshness has characterised European and Middle Eastern cuisine and today it flavours stuffed vegetables, potato salads and fish.
A spice that gives a Middle Eastern note but also its warm and intense aroma to various dishes.
Clove has a strong flavour and aroma that combines spicy with sweet notes and goes equally well with confectionery and cooking.
The “sacred” plant with the aromatic leaves and slightly bitter flavour that we cultivate on our estates is a basic ingredient for legumes and soups.
ROSEMARY
The herb that we collect from our farms, offers aroma and intensity to the recipes of the Mediterranean cuisine and especially to fish, casserole dishes and grilled meats.
Mint has a cool and sweet taste used in sweet foods and drinks while it can also act as a digestive and natural sedative.
Savory is cultivated in the Mediterranean and is used in sauces, salads, oven baked dishes, digestive liqueurs as well as in soothing decoctions.
At 4vita we cultivate this spice of the Mediterranean cuisine with the rich and slightly sharp flavour used in meatballs, stuffed vegetables and pies, while at the same time offering antioxidant and therapeutic benefits.
The brown-red spice with the special aroma, ideal for sweet and savory dishes in Middle Eastern and Greek cuisine. It is also used to flavor wines and beverages.
CINNAMON GROUND
It is the most beloved spice in the world. It is used in cooking and confectionery as well as in beverages for its characteristic aroma and sweet flavour.
This herb and spice gives a lemony flavour that goes perfectly with legumes.
Curry powder is a spice mix originating from the Indian subcontinent. With its intense flavour it gives an exotic note to meats sauces and rice.
Coriander powder has a lemony flavour with a very pleasant and spicy aroma.
The spice with the hot, slightly bitter flavour and the characteristic yellow colour that in addition to seasoning food offers significant benefits to the mind and body.
Baking soda and its countless uses that are applied in the kitchen but also in many household chores.
